Shredding for a Good Cause

Some people might interpret the grimy riffs of heavy metal as a summons to the fiery pits of hell, but for April Jones this genre, plus art and skateboarding, are bridges to her life of DIY altruism.

HAVING A WHALE OF A (responsible) TIME ON ORCAS!

A killer crew of girls from Portland and Washington gathered together in late June (safely distanced with face masks on hand) and hopped on the ferry in Anacortes to float northwest through the beautiful San Juan Islands. Arrival at the Scott Stamnes skatepark kicked off a full weekend of gnar; grinds, slashes and stylin’ airs.